Job Description

Broward House, Inc. is a not-for-profit community-based organization serving Broward County with a focus on HIV care and Prevention, housing, and behavioral health.  Broward believes in the dignity and value of every person who walks through the door. Our team lifts each other and those we serve with consistency, authenticity, adaptability, and a resolute commitment to equity in health care.

Primarily responsible for providing HIV/STI/Hepatitis testing, community outreach, individual intervention, and group facilitation to target population in the community and agency.

In addition to other duties, this position is responsible for

  • Conduct HIV/STD and Hepatitis C screenings which includes collection of blood samples and urine specimens adhering to universal precautions.
  • Engages, counsels, manages, motivates, and effectively works with high-risk, vulnerable patient population, including chemically dependent persons.
  • Assesses clients’ educational and risk-reduction needs and assists clients in developing risk reduction strategies for reducing high-risk behavior.
  • Develops and delivers disease prevention, intervention, and health promotion presentations to various audiences in the community.
  • Engages in street outreach in public places in targeted population areas which consists of communicating information about the availability of HIV services.
  • Provides HIV education, including basic information regarding prevention of transmission.
  • Documents all activities and services provided and submits required documentation in a timely manner.
  • Accurately enters all data as required into various databases.
  • Provide linkage and navigation for health care, support services and risk reduction activities.
  • Facilitate groups and individual interventions including screening, testing, life skills, social rehabilitation, and risk reduction.
  • Attend and participate in staff meetings, program meetings, and staff training as determined by supervisor.
  • Follow through on verbal and written communication from the Program Manager and follow policies and procedures of the program.

Skills / Requirements

  • HIV/AIDS knowledge preferred.
  • Bilingual in Spanish and/or Creole preferred.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and meet established deadlines.
  • Basic computer skills required:  Microsoft outlook email, office.
  • Basic math skills required: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
  • Knowledge of basic risk reduction methods
  • Basic Assessment Skills
  • Ability to formulate interventions/recommendations based on assessment.
  • Basic individual intervention skills
  • Basic Group facilitation skills.
  • Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and provide own transportation.

Important Notes

Certificates/Training/Licenses:

  • Certification in Phlebotomy preferred.
  • Valid Florida Driver’s License and ongoing proof of insurance required.
  • HIV 500/501

Must pass all drug and background screening requirements, including a level 2 federal background and motor vehicle screening

Broward House offers a comprehensive benefits program which includes the following:  Health, dental, and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Account, short term and long term disability, 401k, and life insurance

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.